ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 16, 2023
Brian Cox, Mayor Cheryl Nelson, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Minchella Kelly Crosby Samantha Wood
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda. Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _d_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of April 18, 2023 meeting.
b.) Approve minutes of April 27, 2023 special meeting.
c.) Approve City warrants for April, 2023 in the amount of $378,534.03. d.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for April, 2023 in the amount of $126,966.79.
5. Discussion/Action: Representatives of the Modoc High School, would like to request approval and assistance to hang banners on Main Street in honor of Modoc High Graduates of 2023.
6. Discussion/Action: Lorissa Soriano, representing Modoc Economic Development Commission/Modoc Outdoor Recreation & Tourism, requests consideration of a donation from the City’s Community Projects Fund to help with the cost of the annual Modoc Sportsman’s Outdoor Expo.
7. Discussion/Action: Javed Iqbal, representing Caltrans to present upcoming Alturas Capital and Preventative Maintenance Project.
8. Discussion/action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-21 for recognition and profound appreciation of distinguished service by Kim Dodds, Assistant Director of Public Works.
9. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-22 declaring an exception of the 180-day wait period in accordance with Government Code section 7522.56 and 21221 (h) and appointing Kim Dodds as Interim Public Works Director. (City Treasurer Long)
10. Public Hearing: The Alturas City Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance #530 to amend the zoning map and adjust the current General Commercial (C-2) zoning plan boundary south approximately two hundred (200) feet on APNs 001-090-035, 001- 090-026, and 001-090-034.
11. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval of the first reading of Ordinance #530 to amend the zoning map and adjust the current General Commercial (C-2) zoning plan boundary south approximately two hundred (200) feet on APNs 001-090-035, 001-090-026, and 001- 090-034. (SHN Senior Planner Lisa Lozier)
12. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-23 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA# 2023-01) to amend parcels 001-090-035, 001-090-026, and 001-090-034. (SHN Senior Planner Lisa Lozier)
13. Discussion/action: Schedule Special Meeting to conduct the second reading for Rezone and General Plan Amendment. (City Clerk Binning)
14. Discussion/action: Computer Haven IT Specialist Sean Buie to provide the City Council with an update on visual and audio upgrade options for the City Council Chambers.
15. Discussion/action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-24 approving the Personal Services Contract between the City of Alturas and Computer Haven, to provide Information Technology (IT) Services. (City Clerk Binning)
16. Discussion/action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-25 approving the third amended budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 in the amount of $6,315,041.00. (City Treasurer Long)
17. Discussion/action: Authorizing Dorothy Long, HR Director to sign the United Public Employees of California (“Union”) acknowledgement and agreement to 2018- 2020, 2020-2022, and 2022-2024 Alturas Safety Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to add additional required language to be in compliance with CalPERS after performing Holiday Pay Audit. (City Treasurer Long)
18. Discussion/action: Authorizing Dorothy Long, HR Director to sign the United Public Employees of California (“Union”) acknowledgement and agreement to 2018- 2020, 2020-2022, and 2022-2024 Alturas Safety Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to update the Holiday Pay section to reflect CalPERS requirements following the Holiday Pay Audit. (City Treasurer Long)
19. Discussion/action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-26 approving the Supplemental Service Agreement No. 9 between the City of Alturas and Brandley Engineering, Inc. (City Treasurer Long)
20. Discussion/action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2023-27 approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Modoc Community Park Pool Project. (Mayor Cox)
21. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
22. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: May 12, 2023 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at www.cityofalturas.us
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